Florida - one of the largest suppliers of fish in the country's markets.

Basic state fishing ports on the Gulf Coast - is Pensacola and Apalachicola (Apalachicola). And on the Atlantic coast - the city of Fernandina Beach (Fernandina Beach) and New Smyrna Beach (New Smyrna Beach).

And, of course, the island of Key West (Key West). There is mined pink shrimp, which is considered one of the most valuable gifts of the southern seas, its habitat stretches from Tampa to the barrier islands.

In addition to shrimp fishermen Florida deliver on the country different types of fish markets, including Spanish mackerel, black mullet and shellfish, lobsters and crabs. In the Gulf Appalachikola bred oysters.

The state is very popular sport fishing. It can be called an important sector of the tourist industry in Florida, and a good source of state revenue.

Diving - incomparable pleasure

45% of the territory is covered by forests of Florida.

Back in the old days of Florida pine forests are an important source of wood for the Navy US Navy. But in the 19th century, this source was exhausted - almost felled the forests of Florida. However, the citizens of the state have planted new forests in place of old cuttings, and in 1940 sawmill Florida was to gain momentum again.

The tourism industry in the economy of Florida is a key state and brings huge profits.

The most popular tourist centers in Florida - Miami, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, St. Petersburg, Panama City, Pensacola. And the city, is located in national parks. It is the tourist industry in the best way affected the development of the industrial sectors of the state economy.